The Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 motorcycle specifications include a 1,052 cc (64.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 264 kg (582 lb).
Key specifications
The 1990 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 53% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 85th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 27% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,052 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Kawasaki models.
264 kg — heavier than about 80% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 20%.
20 L — larger than about 79% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,052 cc (64.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 58 mm (3.0 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 264 kg (582 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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